Tachometer; Electric Power Steering; Using Electric Power Steering; Parking The Vehicle - Kubota SIDEKICK RTV-XG850 Operator's Manual

CHECK DURING DRIVING

6. Tachometer

The tachometer indicates the engine speed.
(1) Tachometer

7. Electric power steering

7.1 Using electric power steering

1. Power steering is activated while the key is "ON"
position. While the power steering is not activated,
the manner of steering is as manual steering.
2. Avoid keeping steering wheel turned to end with
force unnecessarily while the vehicle is stopped.
Otherwise ECU of power steering may limit the
assistance force to avoid overheat until cooldown.
After cooling down, assistance will be recover.
3. Avoid turning steering wheel repeatedly while the
vehicle is stopped. Otherwise tires may wear out
sooner and ECU of power steering my limit the
assistance force to avoid overheat until cooldown.
After cooling down, assistance will be recover.
(1) Electric power steering

PARKING THE VEHICLE

1. Parking brake lever

The parking brake lever is designed for use not only in
parking but also in emergency stops (in the event that
the foot brake malfunctions).
RTV-XG850
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Before dismounting vehicle
• Always set parking brake and lower all
implements to the ground.
Leaving transmission in gear with the engine
stopped will not prevent vehicle from rolling.
• Do not park the vehicle over litter or weeds or
bushes.
• Do not park the vehicle near flammable
material.
• When parking the vehicle inside a garage,
ensure proper air circulation.
• Stop the engine and remove the key.
1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
2. To set the parking brake, depress the brake pedal
and pull the parking brake lever to park.
3. To release the parking brake, depress the brake
pedal, push the release button and push down the
parking brake lever. When the parking brake is
released, the brake indicator in the Easy Checker
goes off.
(1) Parking brake lever
(2) Release button
IMPORTANT :
• If the vehicle is operated with the parking
brake applied, the brake will be damaged.

ACCESSORY

1. 12 V electric outlet
• The 12 volt power point is located on the front-
panel. An auxiliary light or other devices may be
connected to this outlet.
• This outlet is powered when the key switch is in
either the "ON" or "OFF" position.
Remove accessory when not in use to avoid battery
drain down.
• Do not connect a light or other device that draws
more than 120 watts to this power point, or the
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
(A) "RELEASE"
(B) "PUSH"
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